Size and character of the loads in corner joints within storage furniture

Abstract

The variations in number and method of applied joints within storage furniture gave idea for this investigation. Importance of joint selection and its geometrical characteristic is clear if we bear in mind that the joints are critical points in the structure, and the rigidity and durability of storage furniture are in direct correlation with the type of the applied joint. Results presented in scientific papers provide little useful information to the engineer for the safe selection of the optimal joint. Number of joints along the connecting line (depth of the box type element) engineers determined empirically. In order to define stress state in the storage furniture, data on size of the load, that the box element has to with stand during its use, should be determined. The aim of this study was to determine the size and character of the loads in corner joints in storage furniture. Based on this data, as well as on the basis of information about the strength of the corner joints it is possible to calculate the required number of appropriate joining elements for each separate case.